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A ship sank in the 14th century and containing green and gray pottery was found off of some remote Indonesian islands recently hit by a tsunami.
The fishermen who found the ship on Oct. 26 believe that a wave off the Mentawai Islands - which has killed more than 500 people - a ship held up to 7 meters from the ocean floor and pushed closer to shore, said Yosmeri , head west of Sumatra Fisheries and Maritime Department.
wooden ships laden with ceramic pots, necklaces of gold and precious spices have for centuries navigated Indonesian waters, a key trade route linking Asia with Europe and the Middle East.
vases, jugs and bowls found last week have yet to be tested to determine their origin and age, but added that the artifacts are similar to the 14th century is located inside the sunken Chinese ship.
local fishermen say they have found the wooden ship after finding his tree 4 miles (6 km) from the beach I paid off Island, hardest hit by the tsunami.
They immersed themselves in the water and emerged with several well-preserved jugs and vases found in the hull, which they said was full of other treasures.
Images of the finds were made in the capital, Jakarta, and teams will be sent in area early to make a wider search
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